The Position of Shiite in Comparison with other Sects in Andalusia

Abstract

From 92 to 898 A.H, Muslims settled in Andalusia. This region was regarded as one of the part of Islamic world. The outcome of this study demonstrates that Shiite had different circumstances compared with eastern districts of Khelafat in Andalusia during Muslims era. This essay tries to examine the reasons of Shiite's weakness in this region. The reasons such as the absence of followers and companions of Imams and Shiite tribes in Andalusia, the dominance of Omaviyan, Uzai and Maleki groups that were the opponents of Shiite can be considered.

Keywords

• Shiite
• Andalusia
• Omaviyan of Andalusia
• Maleki Sect